Negotiate Anything
Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values.
About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:
• How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)
• Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)
As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.
Why This Podcast?
At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.
Tune in to Transform Your Life:
Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.
Connect with Us:
• Website: American Negotiation Institute
• Email: simon@negotiateanything.com
• LinkedIn: Kwame Christian
• YouTube: Negotiate Anything
Produced by the American Negotiation Institute
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NA@yapmedia.com
About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:
• How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)
• Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)
As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.
Why This Podcast?
At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.
Tune in to Transform Your Life:
Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.
Connect with Us:
• Website: American Negotiation Institute
• Email: simon@negotiateanything.com
• LinkedIn: Kwame Christian
• YouTube: Negotiate Anything
Produced by the American Negotiation Institute
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NA@yapmedia.com
Episodes
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Mar 8, 2023 • 42min
How Women Can Use Salary Negotiation to Address the Wage Gap with Jacqueline Twillie
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/Follow Jacqueline V. Twillie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
Mar 7, 2023 • 33min
How to Confidently Negotiate Through Fear with Sarah JanTausch, M.S.
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Sarah JanTausch, Principal Consultant at SRJ Consulting, discusses how to negotiate through fear.Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
Mar 6, 2023 • 28min
Techniques to Maintain Control Of Your Emotions with Joan Kling, MSEL, PCC
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Today's guest is Joan Kling, Mental Fitness Coach. Kling shares her tips for staying calm under pressure and managing your emotions during difficult conversations. She also discusses the importance of confidence and how to build up your self-esteem. If you're looking to improve your performance in any area of life, this episode is definitely worth a listen! Tune in now!In this episode you'll learn:
How to retrain your brain to stay calm during negotiations
Simple steps to shift from Self-Sabotage to Self-Mastery.
Using Positive Intelligence to get what you want in Negotiations
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/Follow Joan Kling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joankling/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
Mar 5, 2023 • 32min
How to Negotiate with Gen Z with Dr. Tim Thayne
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, you'll discover the secret to negotiating and managing conflict with children, teens, and the adults who act like them.Tim's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtimthayne/Tim's Website http://www.homewardbound.com/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
Mar 4, 2023 • 26min
Top Tips: Managing emotions in Negotiations - Highlight Reel
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episodehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-importance-of-preparation-emotions/id1101679010?i=1000585716726https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-use-emotional-intelligence-to-have-difficult/id1101679010?i=1000569980526https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-manage-emotions-in-negotiation-with-doug-witten/id1101679010?i=1000563754721https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-handle-others-emotions-during-difficult-conversations/id1101679010?i=1000548800437Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
Mar 3, 2023 • 33min
How to Create a Community with Doug Ulman
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Doug Ulman, CEO of Pelotonia, discusses how to have difficult conversations around building a community that shares your values.You'll learn how to:1. Build a community2. Give up to gain3. Have shared valuesWe discuss:1. How a community drives change2. The difference a community can make3. Overcoming the roadblocks in community buildingFollow Doug Ulman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougulman/Pelotonia LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/pelotonia/Pelotonia website https://www.pelotonia.org/give?utm_source=linkedinFollow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Kwame Christian with Doug Ulman.
Mar 2, 2023 • 43min
How to Overcome Fear In Your Negotiations with Jeff Jones
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Jeff Jones, a partner at Reclaim Your Joy, a company honored to help individuals and teams maximize who they are to achieve success in what they do, discusses bringing our personal beliefs and experiences to our negotiations, the attachment that we have to the successful outcome of that singular negotiation, and negotiating from a place of fear.Reclaim Your Joy https://reclaimyourjoy.guru/Follow Jeff on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-jones-53002024/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
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Mar 1, 2023 • 45min
How To Deal With Difficult People in Negotiation With John Dieffenbach
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, John Dieffenbach, The Sherlock of Negotiations, A 30+ year veteran at Ernst and Young (EY), shares his best kept secrets on how to negotiate like a pro.You'll learn:
Experience is your best weapon.
Challenges with internal and external people.
Awareness of the science of emotion.
Elements to look for.
We discuss:
Changes over the last decade.
Science of Psychology.
ZOPA- Zone Of Possible Agreements.
Your reputation starts the negotiation even before you enter the room.
Be careful what you put on social media, people can research you.
How to level the playing field with a difficult opponent.
Find the key drivers of negotiation.
How to influence your opponent.
Follow John Dieffenbach on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dieffenbach-00a2861/Running The Room website https://runningtheroom.com/Psychology, Society and the Development of the Adversarial Posturehttps://kb.osu.edu/bitstream/handle/1811/79838/OSJDR_V7N2_261.pdf?sequence=1Kwame Christian With John Dieffencbach.
Feb 28, 2023 • 31min
How to Use Rejection to Build Confidence with Alex Grodnik, MBA
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Alex teaches us how to get comfortable with rejection and use it strategically to find success.Alex's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-up/id1223825795Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
Feb 27, 2023 • 37min
Negotiating In Cross-Cultural Contexts With Aramide Fields
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Aramide Fields, Member of The Executive Committee Member for Women In Law Japan, women of color living in japan, discusses how to successfully face cross-cultural negotiations with authenticity and confidence. We'll see how showing up as you are and breaking the mold can be a superpowerWe'll learn :1) The importance of understanding the context you’re in 2) Identify and lean into your strengths (Collaboration and adaptability/comfort with ambiguity are key)3)Advantages of being a unicorn. Japanese Rap: DJ KEN WATANABE - MY TURN feat. Y'S & ¥ELLOW BUCKS Follow Aramide on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aramide-fields/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
